Sydney Lipsey

Sydney Lipsey is an experienced professional in the field of social work and behavioral health management, currently serving as the Behavioral Health Strategy and Planning Manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan since July 2019. In this role, Sydney administers and oversees vendor contracts for behavioral health services and coordinates the resolution of complex cases involving various stakeholders. Previous positions include Medical Social Worker at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Psychiatric and Medical Social Worker at Beaumont Health, where responsibilities included conducting assessments, discharge planning, and liaison work between families and healthcare providers. Sydney also held key leadership roles at Noetic, Inc. and has extensive experience in therapy and case management, with educational qualifications that include a Master of Social Work and an MBA in Health Care Administration.